There are concerns that teacher shortages in the STEM field will lead to a downfall in the U.S. economy and security of the nation. The internship program was created to provide the STEM majors in Texas A & M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) and its partner community colleges an opportunity to observe and participate in STEM education and…

We investigated the effectiveness of Taiwan's dual education system, referred to as the dual system of vocational training policy (DSVTP) program. By surveying 722 randomly selected respondents participating in the DSVTP program, we examined the effects of students' satisfaction with their learning and internship in the program on their intentions…

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic created countless challenges in higher education at every level. At the faculty level, one such challenge was how to convert applied internships into online academic capstone courses in the middle of the semester. For programs that require their majors to complete internships as part of a graduation…

The purpose of this exploratory study was to gain insight into the effect of COVID-19 on Virginia preservice teachers' efficacy. The current study compared teacher efficacy scores of two different cohorts. Cohort 1 completed the preservice teaching internship in 2017-2018, while Cohort 2 completed the preservice teaching internship during the…

In this article, authors Matthew Wolfgram, Brian Vivona, and Tamanna Akram present a comparative case study analysis of five students from a comprehensive, urban Hispanic-Serving Institution whose experiences exemplify a coordination of intersectional factors that amplify barriers to internship participation. Research shows that college…

This paper reports on a study completed with principal preparation students to measure the change in their beliefs about how to provide leadership that affirms diverse students and families in schools. The principal preparation program (PPP) in this study redesigned the internship to include crucial conversations around diversity and social…

Context: Athletic training residency programs are proliferating rapidly, yet only 1 accredited residency is housed outside of physician-practice or clinic settings. Objective: The focus of this article was to explore the structural and cultural factors that support a residency program in a college/university athletic training facility. Design:…

Purpose: This paper aims to present key characteristics of educational design briefs for the circular economy (CE) through the analysis of 11 design briefs focussing on real-life challenges related to sustainability and the CE, developed with collaborating industry partners for four consecutive circular design internships conducted in Ireland,…

The sport management internship has been deemed a critical component of students' academic preparation, as well as a foot in the door for many students seeking full-time employment after graduation. The number of sport management programs has grown in recent years, and the field itself remains highly competitive. Thus, it is increasingly important…

Unpaid internships are embedded in sport hegemony. These unpaid sport internships often offer fewer learning opportunities and foster an environment wherein interns feel like "second-class citizens" in their organization. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the world of unpaid internships in the sport industry by…

Even though the number of culturally and racially diverse students in the United States continues to rise, most teachers in our schools continue to be white females. When they enter classrooms without having critically examined the ways that they have been shaped by their own cultures or the ways that schools can perpetuate or disrupt…

Beyond the basic information provided in foundation texts and test manuals, there is a notable scarcity of professional literature addressing complex issues and dilemmas in assessment. At times, psychologists need to make decisions based on their professional experience or personal preferences, and it is possible that some of these decisions are…

This research was aimed to examine on the average level of intercultural sensitivity and social intelligence of EFL internship undergraduate learners. In addition to propose the correlation between intercultural sensitivity and social intelligence, the methodology segment of this investigation incorporates the populace, members, the instruments,…

Purpose: A previous study about a long-term internship implemented in the Master's program of eleven physical education preservice teachers showed that the preservice teachers had low performance scores in the area of Instructional Support. These results left many questions unanswered, so the written self-reflections of the preservice teachers…

The purpose of clinical courses in teacher education programs is to reflect on practice. Yet there is little research on how best to structure critical self-reflection with early childhood special education (ECSE) teacher candidates. Following a review of research promoting ECSE teacher candidate reflection and a discussion of critically…